'Named' in the Bible

Two sons were born to Eber: the first was named Peleg, for during his lifetime the earth was divided; his brother's name was Joktan.

Jerahmeel had another wife named Atarah; she was Onam's mother.

Sheshan had no sons, only daughters. Sheshan had an Egyptian servant named Jarha.

Jabez was more respected than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, for she said, "I experienced pain when I gave birth to him."

These who are named above were the leaders of their clans. Their extended families increased greatly in numbers.

They allotted these previously named cities from the territory of the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

Maacah, Makir's wife, gave birth to a son, whom she named Peresh. His brother was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.

He had sexual relations with his wife; she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. Ephraim named him Beriah because tragedy had come to his family.